Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Man Sentenced for Harassment, Telangana Forms SIT
A man named Tankala Shantha Rao was sentenced to four years in jail for harassing a woman and her daughter.
He made bad gestures and used rude words.
The police and court handled the case.
Meanwhile, the Telangana government formed a special team to investigate fake and harmful content about important people.
Some political leaders say the team is being used to scare news channels.
Tankala Shantha Rao sentenced to 4 years for harassing a woman and her daughter.
Telangana police formed an 8-member SIT to investigate defamatory content against Chief Minister and a woman IAS officer.
Opposition BRS accuses the government of using the SIT to intimidate news channels.
The SIT will file charge sheets expeditiously in both cases.
The harassment case was investigated by Sub-Inspector V. Satyanarayana and tried in Narasannapeta court.
- Who
- Tankala Shantha Rao (accused), Parvati and her daughter (victims), Telangana police (SIT formation)
- What
- Sentencing of a man for harassment and formation of an SIT to investigate defamatory content
- When
- Sentencing on unspecified date, SIT formed on Tuesday
- Where
- Piruvada village, Polaki mandal, Srikakulam district; Telangana
- Why
- To address harassment and defamatory content, with opposition alleging political motives
Government
Opposition BRS
SIT Formation
Government
The SIT is formed to investigate defamatory content and protect individuals from harassment.
Opposition BRS
The SIT is a tactic to intimidate news channels and protect the government.
- Accused
- Tankala Shantha Rao
- Victims
- Parvati and her daughter
- Location
- Piruvada village, Polaki mandal, Srikakulam district
- Sentence
- 4 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 20,000 fine
- SIT Formation
- 8-member team headed by Hyderabad commissioner of police, VC Sajjanar
- Cases Investigated
- Morphed photograph of Chief Minister and defamatory content against a woman IAS officer
- Opposition Accusation
- Government using SIT to intimidate news channels
